Julia Padberg is an experienced finance professional, with expertise in environmental and resource economics. She studied economics and politics, earning her BAs at UC San Diego and University College Utrecht, respectively. Following her undergraduate studies, she gained experience as a financial analyst at Profundo and as a corporate finance advisor at Kempen & Co. She went on to study a Master of Science in Environmental & Resource Economics at University College London, where she developed a passion for sustainable finance. Julia is currently a Principal at SET Ventures, where she specializes in investments in energy and environmental technology startups. She also serves on the boards of various companies, including Trunkrs and FlexiDAO, as former board member and observer, respectively.